Award

DHSC: FIN: Contingent Labour 25-26

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

03 Feb 2025 at 15:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has concluded the award stage for the procurement titled "DHSC: FIN: Contingent Labour 25-26." This procurement falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, and is located in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1H 0EU). The procurement process was carried out using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 18 March 2025 and concludes on 30 September 2025, with a total value of £100,548.18. The awarded contract has been active since 29 January 2025, and the award notice was published on 3 February 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in temporary staffing and personnel supply services to engage in a substantial contract with the DHSC. The contract is well-suited for larger staffing firms, as it indicates that SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) and VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) designations were not specified as criteria for suitability. Larger staffing firms, particularly those with a history of providing contingent labour in the healthcare sector, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Red Snapper Recruitment Limited has been selected as the supplier, providing an exemplary model of successful competition for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: FIN: Contingent Labour 25-26

Notice Description

Continued contingent labour for PPE dissolution due to business needs 25/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61fdb9fd-6078-44ef-bdbc-8d34f2e87514
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b0d9691-6714-4848-89d3-f93937b47d12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,548 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,548 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED SNAPPER RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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